acquire
/əˈkwaɪər/
Obtain, gain
📚 Meanings
- 1.
To gain possession of something; to get or obtain something.
"The museum decided to acquire a rare ancient artifact."
- 2.
To develop or learn a skill, habit, or quality.
"Children can acquire new languages very quickly."
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Our company plans to acquire a smaller tech startup next year.
Our company plans to acquire a smaller tech startup next year.
She worked hard to acquire new skills for her career advancement.
She worked hard to acquire new skills for her career advancement.
It can take years to acquire a deep understanding of a complex subject.
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How do you pronounce acquire?
acquire is pronounced [/əˈkwaɪər/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does acquire mean?
acquire means "Obtain, gain". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is acquire?
acquire is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "Our company plans to acquire a smaller tech startup next year." — used to mean "Obtain, gain".
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